The Power of Sleep: Supporting mental health in First Nations children
A five-year national research project led by the University of the Sunshine Coast is aiming to improve the mental health of First Nations children through better sleep.
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Industry and students collab to create AI road tech
In a single semester, four Charles Darwin University (CDU) students developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model which can revolutionise road safety and infrastructure maintenance.
Blood pressure: New study predicts how climate change will jeopardise blood supply
Climate change will impact the health of blood donors worldwide and increases in disease and natural disasters may trigger a rise in the need for blood, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health.
New formula may reduce shingles, cold sore pain
New treatments for shingles and cold sores could be developed following a discovery by scientists at La Trobe University and Melbourne drug company Wintermute Biomedical.
Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline
Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that changes our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, challenging beliefs about how our continents formed and when plate tectonics began.
New study finds heat and cold exposure costing Australian workforce $94 million annually
Exposure to heat and cold is costing Australian workers and employers an estimated $94 million a year, with heat-related occupational injuries and illnesses (OIIs) projected to rise more than 25 per cent by 2050.
Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier ageing
Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy ageing, new research has found.
Keep calm and carry on: Can Australian nurses really be ready for anything?
Australian nurses have responded to hundreds of disaster events over the last six years, but new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests they still aren’t ready for the impact of catastrophe.
Always put your hand up: Middle Arm Integration manager’s life advice for 2025 graduates
As an occasional address speaker at this year’s May graduation ceremonies at Casuarina campus, Charles Darwin University (CDU) alumnus Jacinta Kelly said she wanted the new graduates to remember three pieces of advice.
Friend or foe: Why homebuilders have a lot to learn from termites
CDU's Bachelor of Architectural Design opened to its first cohort of students at the start of 2025.
From military operations to fighting fires: CDU graduate reflects on return to study
Christine Robertson has spent the last decade strengthening her ability to support her community – alongside her work with military operations and as a firefighter – and today, she finally dons a graduation cap and gown.
Tech on the treetops: How AI can protect forests
Artificial Intelligence is the newest tool in the arsenal to prevent the degradation and depletion of forests, with new research revealing how the technology can help protect the ecosystem.
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Volunteers protected Darwin wildlife for 50+ years, but new research suggests it’s time to stop winging conservation efforts
First published by Charles Darwin University Volunteers have shouldered the burden of shorebird conservation in the Top End for more than half a century, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests it’s time for the government to take responsibility for all of the Northern Territory’s residents
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ECU research finds gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children
An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour.
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How a gender study could help the NT reach its budget goals
A first-of-its-kind study series led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to put the spotlight on gender equity and diversity and may help the Northern Territory reach its financial goals.
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Parents key to unlocking love of writing in kids
A new study from Edith Cowan University shows parental involvement is a key motivator in children's writing outcomes – for better or worse.
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Five ECU Alumni recognised among WA's top young leaders
Five outstanding Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni have been named winners in the prestigious 2025 40under40 Awards, celebrating the next generation of Western Australia's business and community leaders.
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Restoring and activating one of the world's most precious piano collections at WAAPA
ECU has partnered with The Wright Burt Foundation and The Feilman Foundation to restore rare historic pianos at WAAPA through a three-year program of restoration, research and performance.
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"The way we do things here…"
ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock has reflected on witnessing the historic wins and losses in the 2025 Federal Government election.
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IGNIS to ignite a love of STEM in high school students
Under its IGNIS collaborative study with US space agency NASA, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is partnering with Western Australia high schools to offer students the opportunity to participate in real-world research.
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CDU enters first-of-its-kind partnership to boost health literacy in Territory schools
A groundbreaking new initiative aimed at boosting health awareness and outcomes across the Northern Territory’s (NT) secondary schools has launched for the first time at Dripstone Middle School in Darwin.
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New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button
An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical testing.
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Sparks fly: Tradie’s tech dreams land ‘happy’ gig at Seabreeze
First published by Charles Darwin University When sparky Ellie Hedington signed up to learn the ropes of live production, she never imagined she would be running a three-hour stage show for all of Darwin just a few months later. The electrician – who is studying a Certificate IV in Live Production
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ECU celebrates the Leschenault Estuary
ECU's School of Science and Future Student Engagements supported the Love the Lesch Community Festival with a stall offering interactive activities and information for the public.